reconnaissable à son duvet blanc sur la partie supérieure (aspect de velours).
English translation: recognisable by the white downy covering on the upper surface (looks like velvet)
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recognisable by the white downy covering on the top part (looks like velvet) Explanation: which has a distinctive white down on the top section (looks like velvet) HTH Mary |
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recognizable by its white fuzz on its upper part (velour aspect) Explanation: This is what I would say |
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recognizable by its downy white upper surface [OR: top] (velvety appearence) Explanation: I think I'd prefer to express it like this, Antony. I never like 'upper part', I think 'surface' may be more approrpiate for a flower, or just 'top' if that seems to fit. Maybe even 'top surface'? |
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